You choose."—"But who is she?"—"My wife."
XVIII
"So thou art wed! I did not know.
Long ago?"—"'Tis the second year."
"To—?"—"Larina."—"Tattiana?"—"So.
And dost thou know her?"—"We live near."
"Then come with me." The prince proceeds,
His wife approaches, with him leads
His relative and friend as well.
The lady's glance upon him fell—
And though her soul might be confused,